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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
7
The city council, amid political tensions, approved an 84.15 appropriation to reimburse Commissioner Uhr for court costs in suits he filed against the administration. The meeting on Soledad Street widening preceded the discussion as finances were clarified.
The city council passed a resolution to clear up finances with notes totaling 51 810 41 and bond interest transfers of 23 122 66 as well as 9 207 50 for bond interest. It authorized 1644 per square foot Wooley Construction for sidewalk work and approved hay funding and street widening measures on West Travis Street.
J B Clarkson of Christ Church New Zealand distributor for Smith Form-a-Truck visiting the United States says Australia and New Zealand welcome U S entry into the war. He argues that U boat warfare will not topple Britain and predicts improved farming, grain harvests, and food supplies within six months with U S ships and Allied effort. He has visited the western front thrice and knows wartime economics.
Former U S Senator and banker William Lorimer is recovering at his Chicago home after a sawmill accident in Jonesville Louisiana where his right arm was broken in three places. He was guiding an edger when a heavy chain snapped toward him.
An advertising copy extols Tiz as a cure for tired, puffed feet and foot ailments. It claims rapid relief from corns callouses and bunions and promises long lasting comfort after a 25 cent purchase at any drug store.
A chemist who discovered phelactine’s hair destroying properties calls it a blessing for women. The substance paralyzes and shrinks hairs at the roots, leaving skin soft and hairless. Odorless, non irritating and non poisonous, it claims quick hair removal and a money back guarantee if not pleased.
Lorimer raised his arm to shield himself as a chain struck, breaking bones in three places. The former banker was taken to his home in Jonesville where doctors reset the fractures. condition reported not serious.
Mexico City report says General Salvador Alvarado, governor of Yucatan, arrived and is expected to become secretary of communications. Gerzayn Ugarte may be sub secretary and Adolfo Huerta could replace him. Pablo Gonzalez tipped to oversee Yucatan affairs. Congress rejected Victoriano Pimentel's Supreme Court resignation.
In Washington on May 29 Chairman Danman of the Shipping Board and Major General Goethals have reportedly settled all differences over merchant fleet construction. Both agree on harmonious action to speed shipbuilding and counter the submarine threat. Plans call for about 200 wooden ships and the rest steel.
A party of Kerrville eleven boys spent time in Austin with Commissioner of Agriculture Fred W Davis on their third annual educational tour of the Kerr County Farmers' Institute. They toured departments and will proceed to the Agricultural and Mechanical College before visiting more points on their return home.
In Austin on May 29 the governor named Judge W W Nelms of Dallas to his military staff filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Felix D Robertson of Dallas who has been appointed a major in the new cavalry regiment now forming.
Portage Tire Co at 2215 S Alamo advertises bicycles priced at ten dollars and up with easy payments offering.
The body of George W. Guthrie United States ambassador to Japan and former Pittsburg mayor arrived in Pittsburg from San Francisco accompanied by officials from State Army Navy Departments and the Japanese government. Guthrie died at his post in Tokio in March his body brought to the United States aboard a Japanese warship. The funeral is planned for Thursday afternoon.
Charters filed for Wilbig Bros of Dallas with 20000 capital to buy and improve real estate. Zeigler Brokerage Co of Houston with 3000 capital and three incorporators. Conservation Savings and Loan Association of Houston with 1000000 capital and five Houston incorporators. Dissolution certificate filed for Pinto Oil and Gas Co of Wichita Falls.
A device to suspend a flat can from a man’s belt has been patented. The invention allows hands free carrying of a container, enabling easier access and movement.
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